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Have I lied on my CV?

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  • Marcon
    Marcon Posts: 14,322 Forumite
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    I get where you guys are coming from. Maybe I should have been clearer in hindsight. But for the background screening, I've been completely open and honest and given all the true information, including the fact that I was employed at those two roles. Do you think this could make things clear that I'm not trying to deceive? Or does it make it even worse that they don't match my CV?
    If you fail the screening check, that'll give you a definitive answer. Why keep asking people here to guess?
    Googling on your question might have been both quicker and easier, if you're only after simple facts rather than opinions!  
  • Marcon said:
    I get where you guys are coming from. Maybe I should have been clearer in hindsight. But for the background screening, I've been completely open and honest and given all the true information, including the fact that I was employed at those two roles. Do you think this could make things clear that I'm not trying to deceive? Or does it make it even worse that they don't match my CV?
    If you fail the screening check, that'll give you a definitive answer. Why keep asking people here to guess?
    Because I'm really worried about it and I thought people might be able to help. Jeez, chill out man. 
  • Undervalued
    Undervalued Posts: 9,548 Forumite
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    edited 31 January 2023 at 2:37PM
    Marcon said:
    I get where you guys are coming from. Maybe I should have been clearer in hindsight. But for the background screening, I've been completely open and honest and given all the true information, including the fact that I was employed at those two roles. Do you think this could make things clear that I'm not trying to deceive? Or does it make it even worse that they don't match my CV?
    If you fail the screening check, that'll give you a definitive answer. Why keep asking people here to guess?
    Because I'm really worried about it and I thought people might be able to help. Jeez, chill out man. 
    I thought I had by giving you a complete and accurate answer in an earlier reply to your previous very similar thread.

    To recap, it is up to the employer. Some probably couldn't care less, even if they spot the issue. Others may take even the slightest dishonesty / economy with the truth very seriously and rule the candidate out. We simply don't know who you have applied to and most likely wouldn't know their policy even if we did.

    I don't know what else to say.
  • Marcon
    Marcon Posts: 14,322 Forumite
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    edited 31 January 2023 at 5:58PM


    Marcon said:
    I get where you guys are coming from. Maybe I should have been clearer in hindsight. But for the background screening, I've been completely open and honest and given all the true information, including the fact that I was employed at those two roles. Do you think this could make things clear that I'm not trying to deceive? Or does it make it even worse that they don't match my CV?
    If you fail the screening check, that'll give you a definitive answer. Why keep asking people here to guess?
    Because I'm really worried about it and I thought people might be able to help. Jeez, chill out man. 
    I thought I had by giving you a complete and accurate answer in an earlier reply to your previous very similar thread.

    To recap, it is up to the employer. Some probably couldn't care less, even if they spot the issue. Others may take even the slightest dishonesty / economy with the truth very seriously and rule the candidate out. We simply don't know who you have applied to and most likely wouldn't know their policy even if we did.

    I don't know what else to say.
    Help how - by giving you false reassurances when nobody here can possibly know? You might be OK, you might not. The answer you want to hear is a definitive 'no, it'll be fine' - which isn't an assurance anyone can give on this forum.

    Read the answers, especially the one above. 
    Googling on your question might have been both quicker and easier, if you're only after simple facts rather than opinions!  
  • eamon
    eamon Posts: 2,321 Forumite
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    If this job requires an enhanced security check, you will get found out if they decide to proceed further with your application. Best to withdraw your application, redo your CV to make it accurate and resubmit should the vacancy be re-advertised in the future.
  • I GOT THE JOB HAHAHAH!!
  • Undervalued
    Undervalued Posts: 9,548 Forumite
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    I GOT THE JOB HAHAHAH!!
    Interesting attitude.

    Try not to strain your neck when looking over your shoulder!
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